Richard Hamilton, who won an NCAA title with UConn and an NBA title with the Detroit Pistons, officially announced his retirement Thursday. Hamilton has not played since being waived by the Bulls in the summer of 2013. He announced his decision on ESPN's "His And Hers" show. Hamilton, who turned 37 two weeks ago, will forever be remembered here for helping UConn win the first of its four NCAA men's basketball titles in 1999. It was the first of three for Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun. Hamilton spent three seasons at UConn, leaving for the NBA after his junior year. He was Final Four MVP in 1999, and was named player of the year in the Big East in 1998 and 1999. ...

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